Soil Composition and Classification

This unit builds on the previous lessons about rocks to explore soil. Different types of soil samples are observed, classified by various attributes, and manipulated by adding water. Finally, the "Cement" lesson involves synthesis of information learned from previous lessons in an engineering design lab that asks students to build a wall from their own mortar mixture creation that will withstand the force of a rolling ball.

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s) 50 Minute(s)

Keywords: soil, plants, seeds, classification, observation, water, cement, rocks

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.2.E.6.In.2

Identify components of soil, such as dead plants and pieces of rock.

SC.2.E.6.Su.2

Identify small pieces of rock in the soil.

SC.2.E.6.In.3

Recognize soil types based on color (dark or light) and texture (size of particles).

SC.2.E.6.Su.3

Sort soil samples according to physical properties, such as color (dark or light) or texture (size of particles).

SC.2.N.1.In.1

Ask questions and make observations about things in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.Su.1

Answer yes and no questions and make observations about common objects and actions in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.In.2

Identify information about objects based on observation.

SC.2.N.1.Su.2

Identify characteristics of objects based on observation.

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